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Glasgow Green Weir

Above are some pictures of the weir at Glasgow Green taken around high tide one cold Sunday afternoon in November. Please click on each thumbnail to see the full-size image.

 

As you can see, at this stage of the tide it would be possible for a small craft - say an inflatable - to make it over the weir from the non-tidal into the tidal section of the river, particularly since, on the Greendyke Street side, there are some wooden steps.

 

However, while such a manoeuvre is fine to contemplate, I would be loath to try it unless under very special circumstances. The Clyde looks pretty benign on a nice day like this. But really, in common with most large rivers, it is a dangerous one and should always be treated with the greatest of respect. The main hazards are: sub-surface weeds, strong currents and pathogenic microorganisms. So best admire The Clyde from its banks.

Weir Wide 1
Weir Wide 2
Weir Wide 3
Weir Section Wide 1
Weir Wide 4
Weir Wide 5
Weir Wide 6
Weir Section Wide 2
Weir Wide 7
Weir Wide 8
Weir Section Close 1
Weir Section Close 2
Weir Lifting Machinery
Weir Very Close 1
Weir Very Close 2
Weir Very Close 3
Weir Very Close 4
Weir Very Close 5
Weir Very Close 6
Weir Section Wide 3